You may have implemented a range of techniques and services to improve your building indoors, but are you maintaining the outside? With the outside being as important as the inside, you need to ensure you have a professional undertaking your outdoor maintenance.
Adds value
As much as we don’t like to think a business will be judged on how it looks… it will. Everything will be consciously, or sometimes subconsciously, judged and analysed by anyone walking past, entering the building or leaving. If there are unkempt bushes, litter on the floor and overgrown flower beds, it will automatically make a bad impression on the company. It is said you have 7 seconds to make a first impression, with the outside of your building being the first thing they see, make sure it is pleasant, welcoming and professional. This sets the right tone for when they enter the building.
Improves productivity
People who work in a well-maintained building are more likely to have a high productivity rate. With productivity being one of the main focuses of your business, any technique which is sure to boost morale is essential. As well as physically looking better, if grounds are well kept it will provide more space for employees to use positively and creatively. This is especially beneficial if you have a lot of nature surrounding your building, the presence of flowers, bushes and trees will allow a fresher and more uplifting working environment.
Prevents pests
Pests like to use overgrown nature to conceal their presence and use as a means to enter the building undetected. With pests having the ability to damage property, transfer illness and contaminate food resources it is essential you prevent them from inhabiting your building in the first place. It is a lot easier to prevent any rodents or insects than it is to remove them, therefore make sure you are having regular grounds maintenance to keep pests at bay.
Minimise forced entry
Often criminals will use overgrown shrubs and trees to forcibly enter a building without detection as they can use them as a shield from CCTV systems. You will not want to have invested in top of the line security measures to have them fail because of unmaintained shrubbery. Do not give them anything they can use to conceal their identity and damage your property, steal your equipment or worse, hurt your employees.
Safe for employees and visitors
If the outside of a building has endless amounts of litter, overgrown shrubs and dead plants, it could become a hazard for those entering and leaving the building. They can easily cover unknown trip or slip hazards, in turn injuring the employee or visitor. This could result in the company being sued for an unsafe working environment, then increasing insurance premiums- leaving some companies having to file for bankruptcy, therefore do not let some overgrown grass determine your business’ future.
WINNS Services has been established for over two decades providing cleaning services to clients. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and working with clients to offer the best solution to their queries. If you are wondering whether you would benefit from our Grounds Maintenance Services, call us on 01702 719100 or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk